Jalore Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Rajasthan · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 GEN

Harish Chandra of Indian National Congress won the Jalore Lok Sabha constituency in Rajasthan in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 44,985 votes (25.80%).

6 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 444,100 registered electors and 174,125 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 39.20%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Harish Chandra

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
44,985
Margin %
25.80%
Total Electors
444,100
Votes Polled
174,125
Turnout
39.20%
Candidates
6
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Rajasthan
Constituency Number
337
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Harish Chandra

Indian National Congress

75,773
43.50%
Male
#2
Babu Lal

Independent

30,788
17.70%
Male
#3
Narpat Singh

Independent

23,608
13.60%
Male
#4
Chatur Bhuj

Independent

15,021
8.60%
Male
#5
Kheeme Khan

Independent

14,028
8.10%
Male
#6
Bhem Chand

Independent

4,739
2.70%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Harish Chandra Indian National Congress 75,773 43.50%
2 Babu Lal Independent 30,788 17.70%
3 Narpat Singh Independent 23,608 13.60%
4 Chatur Bhuj Independent 15,021 8.60%
5 Kheeme Khan Independent 14,028 8.10%
6 Bhem Chand Independent 4,739 2.70%

Jalore — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, Harish Chandra of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Jalore constituency (Rajasthan) with a margin of 44,985 votes.

Out of 444,100 registered electors, 174,125 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 39.20%. A total of 6 candidates contested from this constituency. The vote share chart above visualizes how votes were distributed among the candidates.

India uses the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system where the candidate with the most votes wins. The margin percentage indicates how decisive the victory was relative to total votes polled. Explore related constituencies and historical results below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Harish Chandra (Indian National Congress) won the Jalore Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 44,985 votes (25.80%%).

The voter turnout in Jalore for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 39.20%%.

6 candidates contested from Jalore constituency in the 1962 Lok Sabha election.

Jalore is a Lok Sabha constituency in Rajasthan.